Perhaps you never had the time or the budget to ride a horse when you were young, or your athletic pursuits leaned in other directions. If you suddenly find yourself with the urge to climb in the saddle, rest assured that you are not alone.

She was slightly built and adorable at forty-two years old. Catie was a friend of a friend invited to the springtime beach party. We chatted about her career as a medical device salesperson who recently returned from living in China. Somehow we began to talk about me being a step-parent, and about her dating [...]

The Benefits of Waking Up Early and Why You’re Not Enjoying Them Have you recently been trying to get up earlier in the morning without success? There are numerous benefits of waking up early: accomplishing more with your day finding time for activities that normally get squeezed out of your schedule, like exercise or [...]

Could you use a little spice in your life? Research indicates that spice may be just what the doctor orders! While studies are still in their infancy, evidence suggests that turmeric offers some amazing health benefits. What Is Turmeric? If you're a fan of Indian food, chances are good that you've already tried this [...]

Why do women willingly subject themselves to 60-90 minutes of scorching, 105-degree heat and 40 percent humidity? Obviously doing anything active for 60-90 minutes will burn calories, but Bikram yoga does not just burn calories, it torches them. The excessive heat loosens the muscles and allows a greater range of motion, while it also [...]